CONCORDThe New Hampshire Supreme Court today released a revised list of court
fees that reflects a $20 surcharge on new case filings effective July 1, 2003. The
surcharge was part of a continuing budget resolution passed by the legislature on June 30.
The surcharge may remain in effect until October 1, 2003, when the continuing resolution
expires. Depending on legislative action, the surcharge could continue beyond that date.

Court Fees

(as of July 1, 2003)

Supreme Court (Supreme Court Rule 49)

A. Entry of Appeal

Court Fee

$125.00

Surcharge

$ 20.00

Total Due

$145.00

B. Petition for Original Jurisdiction (except original petition for writ of habeas
corpus)

Court Fee

$125.00

Surcharge

$ 20.00

Total Due

$145.00

Superior Court (Superior Court Rule 169)

A. Original Entries

Original Entry of any Action at Law or Equity except a petition for writ of habeas
corpus;

Original Entry of all Marital Matters, including Order of Notice and Guardian ad Litem
Fee; Transfer; the filing of a foreign judgment pursuant to RSA 524-A; or any Special Writ